QB — Redshirt freshman Michael Brewer and freshman Davis Webb alternated working with the first team throughout the spring. Both were heavily praised by Coach Kliff Kingsbury. But Brewer has a big experience edge over Webb, who graduated from high school in December before coming early to college.

Spring surprise — Diminutive TB Quinton White had a big spring with a couple of big scrimmages, including 62 rushing yards and five receptions in the spring game. Unfortunately for the Red Raiders, White broke his foot at the end of the spring game and will have to work his way back into shape quickly so he can capitalize on his fast start.

Remember the name – Sophomore S J.J. Gaines showed a knack for making big plays. Considering the Red Raiders’ difficulties in producing turnovers last season, he has likely earned a prominent role in their secondary.

Biggest spring question – New defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt’s secondary looked good throughout camp and even providing a couple of turnovers in the spring game. But with a new pair of starting safeties and a new cornerback taking over, can this retooled group stand up to the rigors of the Big 12’s heavy passing offenses?

They could contend for a nice bowl trip if — Kingsbury’s offensive magic carries over to his first head coaching gig and the defense plays as well against opponents as it showed in spring practice.

They won’t make a bowl trip if — Both quarterbacks struggle, the green offensive line shows its inexperience and defense can’t produce turnovers for another season.

Curious Tech factoid – The Red Raiders endured a span of 485 consecutive defensive snaps without producing a turnover during a span of six complete games and parts of two others last year. The drought ended on D.J. Johnson’s dramatic interception of Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson at the end of the bowl game.